Liberals assert that due to social bias, political pressures, custodial considerations, and lack of knowledge, __________ has been abused and has resulted in gross inequities in punishment; thus, there has been "law without order."

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The sentence talks about how the abuse of something has resulted in inequities in punishment. This implies that something was being used to decide punishments, and that there were differences in how it was being applied. The only option that fits this description is "discretion," which refers to the authority given to judges and other officials to make decisions based on their own judgment and understanding of the situation at hand. This discretion can be influenced by social bias, political pressure, and other factors mentioned in the sentence.

Liberals Assert That Due to Social Bias, Political Pressures, Custodial